knife pleat

/naɪf plit/
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Definitions of knife pleat
  1. noun
    a single pleat turned in one direction
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    types:
    sunburst pleat, sunray pleat
    knife pleat cut on the bias to produce a flared effect
    type of:
    plait, pleat
    any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
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